Question

Help please I'm confused.

Answer 1

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Gas station A:

We know that:

• 3 gallons = $9.15

Solution:

• 3 gallons = $9.15
• => 1 gallon of gasoline = 9.15/3 = $3.05

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Gas station B:

We know that:

• p = 3.08g
• p = amount of gasoline (in gallons)
• g = gasoline
• p = g

Solution:

• p gallons = 3.08g
• => 1 gallon = 3.08p/p
• => 1 gallon of gasoline = $3.08

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We can see that Gas station has a lower rate. Its price is $3.05 per gallon. This information matches with Option C.

Option C is correct.

Answer 2

C)

Explanation:

Gas station A:

9.15/3 = $3.05 per gallon

Gas station B:

given with p=$3.08 per gallon